Title
Extend Contract with Peraton, Inc. for Fire Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Upgrade Project (Ordinance S-52513) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 152571, and extend the original Payment Ordinance S-46540 with Peraton, Inc. for the Fire Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Upgrade Project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
On April 15, 2020, City Council approved the Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) to enter into a contract with Peraton, Inc. (formerly Northrop Grumman) for the Fire Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Upgrade Project. PFD currently relies on a CAD system that provides regional dispatch management for 29 jurisdictions and two private ambulance companies. To keep pace with the growing demand for services, PFD must upgrade the CAD system in order to maintain service levels and meet response time standards established by the National Fire Protection Association.
The current Fire CAD Upgrade Project contract is scheduled to expire on August 16, 2028. Due to delays with the project implementation, the contract period of service will need to be extended through July 2, 2030.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement with Peraton, began on or about June 1, 2020, through August 16, 2028. Upon approval, the contract term will be extended through July 2, 2030.
Financial Impact
No additional funding is required.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by the City Council on April 15, 2020.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.